UAE’s Etihad warns of UK flight delays over traffic control fault; issued resolved says Nats

UAE’s Etihad warns of UK flight delays over traffic control fault; issued resolved says Nats

Nats had earlier had to restrict the flow of aircraft and manually input flight plans after the issue affected its system’s ability to automatically process flight plans, with airlines and airports warning of delays and cancellations. “We have identified and remedied the technical issue affecting our flight planning system this morning. We are now working closely with airlines and airports to manage the flights affected as efficiently as possible,” Nats said in a statement. “Our engineers will carefully monitor the system’s performance as we return to normal operations.”

In light of the issue, Etihad Airways issued the precautionary warning stating that all flights are currently planned to operate as scheduled, “However, we are working closely with airport authorities and will inform guests immediately if there is any change,” added the statement.

A spokesperson for London Heathrow said the airport was working with Nats and other airport partners to minimise the impact on passengers. In contrast, south of London, Gatwick said it was seeing multiple delays and cancellations. Scottish airline Loganair said there had been a network-wide failure of UK air traffic control computer systems. British Airways said its flights were severely disrupted and had made “significant changes” to its schedule.

At the same